Taking advantage of the great weather to get busy outdoors is a sure-fire way to put some sizzle into your summer. "If you're in a totally secluded area, it's a way to play with the senses at a heightened level," says Amy Levine, sex coach and founder of Ignite Your Pleasure, a "sexual empowerment" website for singles and couples. "If you're in a more public place -- whether it's full-on sex outdoors or getting a little frisky under the tablecloth at a restaurant -- the location can amp up the thrill, as there is a risk of getting caught."

Here are 6 fun ideas for heating things up this summer -- outside!

Sex on the beach (it's not just a fruity cocktail!). "Bring a blanket or sheet so you don't get sand where the sun doesn't shine," recommends Levine. The lifeguard stand can also be a hot option if it's easily accessible, and you're not breaking in.

Get wild in the wilderness. Getting hot and heavy makes camping MUCH more fun -- especially if you surprise your lucky tent-mate with some sexy lingerie underneath your hiking gear! But be careful -- if you take the action outside of your tent, Levine says, "Watch out for wildlife and other natural elements that can make for unsafe or uncomfortable circumstances like poison ivy, animals that bite and terrain that may not be stable." Itchy bites = not sexy!

Rock the boat! The romance of moonlit water -- not to mention the added motion -- is a win-win. "Think of this as a love shack on the sea (or wherever you may be), so long as your surroundings are safe," says Levine.

Now, don't feel like you have to aim for a "home run" if you're feeling a little shy or inhibited about taking your bedroom activities into the great outdoors. These next ideas keep you in your comfort zone -- but hotter:

Pack a PG-13 picnic. "You don't have to take it all the way," says Levine. "Making out is a great way to challenge yourself to try something new and get you out of your comfort zone without making you completely uneasy and vulnerable." Pack yourself a picnic for two filled with sexy treats like champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, and enjoy each other's company so much that you can't wait to get home and finish what you started.

Promises promises... "Plan a date with your partner, and at some point when you're out and about, tease him in a public place by seductively whispering what you want to do to him," says Levine. "Have him do the same to you. After all, foreplay can happen before you get home and doesn't always need to involve touch."

Home sweet home. You don't have to travel any further than your own backyard for a totally safe taste of love under the stars. Ditch the remote, grab a blanket and spend some quality time getting back to nature. But don't get TOO amorous back there. "Just be respectful of your neighbors," says Levine.

Remember, says Levine, with any sexual activity, be safe! Use protection, and no matter where you are, be sure you're with someone you completely trust. "You also want to feel comfortable that you're not putting yourselves into an unsafe situation if someone sees what's you're up to," she says. That way, you'll have all the fun and nothing but a hot memory to remind you of your outdoor adventure.